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GHF's The Forum on Global Heritage in a Developing World: Focus on Asia in the News
On May 3, 2012 at the Asia Society in New York, GHF hosted "The Forum on Global Heritage in a Developing World: Focus on Asia," a discussion of development challenges facing Asia’s most important and endangered heritage sites. The day-long event featured a diverse program of speakers and panelists, and was well-attended by leading experts in conservation, international development, venture philanthropy, technology, travel, academia and media.
GHF Mirador Featured on CNNi World’s Untold Stories:
The Cradle of Maya Civilization
October 2009
CNN International’s “World’s Untold Stories” takes you on another remarkable journey, this time deep into the jungles of Guatemala. 50 kilometers from where the last road ends, near the Mexican border, we find the ruins of the incredible Mayan city of Mirador. At its height, the ancient city was home to a vast population and one of the largest pyramids in the world.
Travel with CNN International as we become the first to show you the summit face of the great La Danta pyramid, explore the inside of a Mayan temple, and record the amazing discovery of a giant piece of civic art that may rewrite the history of the Mayan civilization.
The forgotten city of Mirador
Dr. Richard Hansen, Director, Mirador Basin Project shows CNN’s Brooke Baldwin the cradle of the Mayan civilization.
Early Mayan art and color
Dr. Richard Hansen, Director, Mirador Basin Project shows CNN’s Brooke Baldwin preserved Mayan art and color.
The Popol Vuh shown
Dr. Richard Hansen, Director, Mirador Basin Project shows CNN’s Brooke Baldwin an artefact that shows Mayan ideology.
The true heroes of Mirador
Dr. Richard Hansen, Director, Mirador Basin Project, tells CNN about how the Guatemalan’s are helping preserve their history.
